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What is the Nurse Bea plans to administer dexamethasone cream to a client has dermatitis over the anterior chest?

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M. Parker

M. Parker

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M. Parker, Internet Researcher, Houston

Answered Feb 19, 2019

When applying the topical agent, the nurse should begin at the midline and use long and even strokes in the direction of hair growth. This application pattern reduces the risk of follicle irritation and skin inflammation. With a circular motion, to enhance absorption.

Dexamethasone is the generic form of the brand name drug called Decadron, which is a steroid that works with the immune system to help diminish itching, swelling, and inflammation.

Decadron is used to treat a variety of health conditions, including, allergies, arthritis, problems with blood or bone marrow, skin problems with blood or bone marrow, and flare-ups of multiple sclerosis.

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John Smith

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Answered Sep 24, 2016

In long, even, outward, and downward strokes in the direction of hair growth

When applying a topical agent, the nurse should begin at the midline and use long, even, outward, and downward strokes in the direction of hair growth. This application pattern reduces the risk of follicle irritation and skin inflammation.
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